Mookie’s Masterpiece: New Art Highlights 1986 World Series

By
Ryan Cracknell |
Oct 07, 2011

With the 25th anniversary of the 1986 World Series approaching, there's been a surge in interest surrounding the event. Charity bowling, sitcom guest spots and high-end memorabilia auctions have all helped put the spotlight on the two players at the center of the most famous moment to emerge from the series. A new piece of art captures one of baseball's most notorious mess-ups.

Mookie Wilson and Bill Buckner will be forever connected thanks to a seemingly routine play gone wrong at a key moment. During Game 6, Wilson, hitting for the Mets, knocked a simple ground ball to Red Sox first baseman, Buckner. Buckner misplayed the ball, allowing the Mets to steal a win. This sent the series to a deciding game, one which New York went on to win.

Artist Rob MacDougall has captured the error with a new print entitled "The Play," which is signed by Wilson and Buckner. Using a lifelike style, the 16 x 20 piece of art features three different images of both players. Most prominent are detailed head shots. In front of each is a smaller action shot. Finally, the background space between the two players shows the infamous play that connects them. Approved by MLB, the print comes with a double matte and black frame.

The cost of the limited edition artwork is $399 and can be purchased at a special website set up by Celebrity Sports Marketing.

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Ryan's collecting origins began with winter bike rides to the corner store, tossing a couple of quarters onto the counter and peddling home with a couple packs of O-Pee-Chee hockey in his pocket. Today, he continues to build sets, go after inserts with cool technologies, chase Montreal Expos and finish off his John Jaha master collection. Ryan can be found on Twitter @tradercracks and Google+.